The radiological approach to precocious puberty

Precocious puberty is caused by a heterogeneous group of disorders, which range from idiopathic to malignant tumours. The radiologist's role is to help: (1) differentiate precocious puberty from pubertal variants; (2) identify the underlying cause of precocity if present; and (3) assess for eff...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 2000-05, Vol.73 (869), p.560-567
Main Authors: Fahmy, J L, Kaminsky, C K, Kaufman, F, Nelson, Jr, M D, Parisi, M T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Brain Injuries - complications
Brain Injuries - diagnosis
Brain Neoplasms - complications
Brain Neoplasms - diagnosis
Child
Child, Preschool
Clinical Protocols
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Hydrocephalus - complications
Hydrocephalus - diagnosis
Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System - physiology
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pituitary-Adrenal System - physiology
Puberty, Precocious - diagnostic imaging
Puberty, Precocious - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Precocious puberty is caused by a heterogeneous group of disorders, which range from idiopathic to malignant tumours. The radiologist's role is to help: (1) differentiate precocious puberty from pubertal variants; (2) identify the underlying cause of precocity if present; and (3) assess for effectiveness of treatment. This pictorial review discusses the types of precocious puberty and their underlying aetiologies, differentiates precocious puberty from pubertal variants and illustrates the appropriate imaging evaluation for the patient diagnosed with precocious puberty.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr.73.869.10884758